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  1. bob1371

    Learning Autocad

    thanks for the info. I will look at the tutorials. As for training, I looked into what was available thru local college and tech schools. Closest class is 60 miles away. Bob
  2. bob1371

    Learning Autocad

    Hello, My company just purchased Autocad and I will be using it to do electrical panel drawings for small machines that we build in house. I have no experience with Autocad (have messed with solidworks a little). Any books or tutorial websites that someone could suggest. thanks, Bob
  3. bob1371

    random element on ladder programming

    Also have a look at www.plcs.net this has been discussed many times there. Bob
  4. bob1371

    washer selection

    About 10 years ago we recieved some machinery from Spain that had a locking washer I had not seen before. I have since used them almost daily without problems. http://www.stanleyind.com/product/washer/nordlock/nord.html
  5. bob1371

    what size resistor

    I bought them from Allied Electric. Im gonna use them In a motor home Im working on and also have a couple planned for my daily driver (rear window release, fog lamps) they are about $16 each. thanks for all the help guys. Not only an answer but also how you came up with the answer so I can do...
  6. bob1371

    what size resistor

    Thanks for the Info. I should have given a little more detail in first post. Here is a link to the switch Im working with. http://www.bulgin.co.uk/PDFs/CatNo82/CatNo82pages/Page_183_2005_Cat.pdf it came with no details at all. I dont have internet access at work so I take the first one, hook up...
  7. bob1371

    plcwireing

    www.plcs.net great site. Nice learning tool.
  8. bob1371

    what size resistor

    I have an illuminated pushbutton switch. It uses a LED which requires 3.5 VDC. I have 2 power source available. 24 VDC and 12 VDC. What size resistor should I use to drop the voltage to this level? The resistance thru the LED is 2.18 Kohm. thanks, Bob
  9. bob1371

    mitsubishi cables

    find your friendly Mitsu distributor and take a look at Part #PCX-KIT-1. I had to use this for the old MR series and I think it is used with the F1 also. Bob
  10. bob1371

    Control System home project

    The X10 products are very good. I have used these a few times and done a little interfacing with DL06 from Automation Direct. Total price was around $700 and I had lots of new toys to play (learn) with. Bob
  11. bob1371

    Reject Paint Marking System

    http://www.carcousa.com/ http://www.jantech.com/dotmarker.htm I have used products from the second link with good luck. Bob
  12. bob1371

    height adjustment on small assy machine

    Hello, I have been given a task to make modify a small assy machine so operator can adjust height as needed. Due to safety concerns Im looking at having someone do this for us. The machine base is 18" square, it is 60" tall. Weight is 400lbs. Im looking at an adjustment that will allow working...
  13. bob1371

    Online Tutorial

    Hello, Im new to autocad and looking for a good online tutorial to get me started. thanks, Bob
  14. bob1371

    Thread checking

    http://www.kamansensors.com/html/products/appnotes/threaddetectinduct.htm http://www.zetec.com/documents/thread_insp.pdf http://www.geninsp.com/WebPages/NCTP%20Press%20Release%2010-28.html Just a few to look at. This is done alot with camera's also. a quick google for "thread detection" will...
  15. bob1371

    Fanuc O-M control parameter

    Richard Just sent you some info via email. Bob
  16. bob1371

    Generate electrical diagrams with Acad

    I have heard of add ons for Acad to do electrical schematics. Looking for some suggestions. Price is a consideration. thanks, Bob
  17. bob1371

    Thread Detection

    Only real problem I ever had with the pico dot was adjustability. I usually have to mount sensors in some tricky locations and getting to the little (read that as very, very tiny) adjustment screw on the back is a pain. (and forget the little plastic screwdriver they send with it) I just like...
  18. bob1371

    Thread Detection

    Each of the three products are only running one part with very tight tolerence on the machined surfaces so It probably makes it alot more reliable. Bob
  19. bob1371

    MAZAK ERROR MESSAGE 264 THERMAL TRIP

    I just had same problem on a FF-510 Horizontal. Seems the program was calling for thru coolant and we didnt have the option. Sure enough though I found a contactor for thru coolant and it has evidently been cycling for the past 2 years. The overloads went bad and started giving this alarm. The...
  20. bob1371

    Thread Detection

    Hello, In the past I have used Pico Dot lasers from Banner for this. In the last 3 projects Ive done for thread detection I have used the new Keyence LV-H32 series laser with great results. At a 30 degree angle to the threaded hole Im able to adjust the spot beam to cover 6 to 8 threads and have...

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